Thread: Cockroaches
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Old March 28, 2021   #7
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Definitely not a sow bug or pill bug (although we do a few of those). Did a little web searching and think it could be an immature 3-lined (or 3-banded) cockroach AKA "the friendly cockroach" - although these seemed more startled and panicky than friendly They didn't have the prominent stripes that I could see, but size, shape, and territory are all pretty much correct. Might also be an immature field cockroach ??? Here's a link to one of the sites I looked at:

http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7467.html

Most of the other roaches shown seem too big or the wrong shape or color. Have been out working on the raised beds this morning and not one to be seen.... so I guess its identity may just remain a mystery.

Anne
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